What is barocaloric?

Barocaloric refers to a cooling technology that harnesses the pressure-induced temperature changes in certain materials to create cooling effects. This technology works by applying pressure to a material, causing it to get warmer, and then removing the pressure to allow the material to cool down. This process is called the barocaloric effect and has the potential to replace traditional refrigeration technology that relies on the vapor compression cycle. Barocaloric technology has advantages such as energy efficiency and low environmental impact. Researchers are currently exploring the development of barocaloric cooling devices for various applications, including air conditioning and refrigeration.